:::::::::I'm NOT bi-polar:::::::::

[tamor]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Not so. Bi [two] polar [opposite]. There are several types of Bi-Polar and one is often labeled "manic Depressive" as the major problem is chronic depressive symptoms.

Most Bi-Polar clients have mood swings that range from major depressive symptoms to manic or hypo-manic symptoms, happy, elated, flight of ideas, or irritablity, easily angered, unable to control impulses.

Berkley, I am not saying that you are Bi-polar, I would have to do a thorough mental health evaluation, but we always rule out the physical symptoms before proceding to mental illness symptoms.

There are many reasons for mood swings, fatigue, and s/s of depression. Go to a professional before diagnosing yourself.

Blessings, Rhoni

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Actually that is not a symptom of being bi-polar. It is the symptoms of an irresponsible wanna be adult.

I will agree that the jails are full of persons dx. BiPolar. Many have hyop-manic moods which lead to uncontrollable anger and in their inability to calm themselves down they do impulsive things such as destroy property, hit or beat up a spouse, or steal when angered at someone. Some even kill in a jealous rage.

Originally Posted by Rhoni

If you do have a mental illness/chemical imbalance...taking medication is only part of the answer but it is many times necessary to enable one to work on impulse control issues or to decrease the signs and symptoms of depression so one can make good decisions for ones self.

Refusing treatment only leads to worse problems.
Today 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Being Bipolar and taking medications is no different from being Diabetic and taking insulin. You must take the medications to increase mortality and also the quaility of your life as well as the lives of friends and family.

Exellent points, Rhoni. I'm sure you see this on a regular basis. I have a sister who is bipolar. She is on meds and the difference is daylight and dark when she does not take them or when she starts a new one. It is a very bad situation.